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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

"The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu 10.04.2 LTS, the second maintenance update to Ubuntu's 10.04 LTS release. This release includes updated images for the desktop, alternate installation CDs and DVDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures. Numerous updates have been integrated, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation."

Installed it on one of my test systems, the install went without a hitch. At the time I needed to quick-test somethng on a clean install. Other than Arch that needs wall-to-wall attention during install, Ubuntu takes you tru the usual "questionaire" (wizard) and does its thing - by itself.

My setup blocked when I had to set the screensaver, but that was maybe due to the box, rarther than the OS.

Tested box : Compaq E51/1G/80G - the video MAY not have been configured right, that's all...

All in all THE step-in OS if you need a good first-time impression of Linux, and a keep-this if you stay into Linux...

I've been using this version of Ubuntu on my Core2-Duo desktop for over a year now and I still love it. Installation was very straight-forward using the GUI installer. Everything just works as it should and I've only had one major lock-up (which turned out to be a hardware problem). Once you install the proprietary driver for the graphics card, Compiz and Emerald you have all the eye-candy you could wish for. Software installation is a breeze, either using apt, Synaptic, or the Ubuntu Software Centre app. Highly recommended.